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Over the past decade, total general fund assets grew at an average annual rate of 5.9% to $495 billion,
compared to segregated fund assets which grew at an average annual rate of 7.6% to $318 billion. The
popularity of segregated funds has increased relative to general funds, rising from 35% of total assets
in 2006 to 39% in 2016.
The mix of investments within general and segregated funds (bonds, stocks, mutual funds, etc.) reflects
the nature of the associated insurance contracts.
Segregated fund
General fund
$50B
-
$100B
$150B
$200B
$250B
$300B
Bonds Stocks Mutual
funds
Mortage
loans
Real
estate
Cash
& other
investments
Other
Asset mix
Investing in the Canadian economy
The industry is one of the largest investors in a variety of key asset classes that support the long-term
growth of the economy, and continues to be a major source of financing for all levels of government
in Canada – federal, provincial and municipal.
The long-term nature of insurers'
liabilities is especially suited to
financing infrastructure investments
$40B
Infrastructure
Investment
$111B
Provincial & Municipal
Government Bonds
$29B
Federal Government
Bonds
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